Official – English Referee Michael Oliver To Be In Charge Of Ajax Vs Inter Milan Champions League Opener | OneFootball

English referee Michael Oliver will be in charge of the Champions League opener between Ajax and Inter Milan.

As confirmed by UEFA, via FCInterNews, Australian official Jarred Gillett will be on VAR Duty for the match.

Led by new boss Cristian Chivu, Inter Milan take on Ajax in their opening European match of the season this Wednesday.

Moreover, it will be a perfect opportunity for the Nerazzurri to bounce back from a 4-3 defeat at Juventus last weekend.

Needless to say, that’s also a chance to erase the memory of last season’s heartbreak in the Champions League final.

Michael Oliver To Referee Ajax Vs Inter Milan Champions League Opener – Gillett On VAR

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale looks dejected as he walks past the UEFA Champions League trophy after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The referee for Wednesday’s match will be English official Michael Oliver.

Assisting Oliver in his duties will be fellow English referees Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring.

The role of the fourth official, meanwhile, will fall to another English referee, Sam Barrott.

In the VAR booth, Jarred Gillett will oversee the match to ensure to correct any errors by the on-pitch officials.

Assisting Gillett in his duties will be Michael Salisbury from England.